BA (Hons.) Architecture

The BA (Hons) Architecture course at Leeds Beckett University provides students with a deep understanding of architecture. The course offers a mix of practical studio activities, specialist theory, technical teaching, and self-directed research. It aims to develop creative, independent thinkers capable of driving architectural projects.Course Content: The course enables students to explore a range of topics in architecture including aesthetics, history, philosophy and technology. It encourages them to develop critical thinking skills, digital and material production skills, and respond to the aesthetic, ethical and cultural contexts of architectural practice. Throughout the three-year course, the modules are carefully structured to build on the knowledge and skills obtained in the previous year.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Architectural Design Studio, Building Technology & Science, Architectural History and Theory and Communication & IT Skills. In the final year, students complete a Major Design Project, which allows them to demonstrate their understanding of architectural problems and provide solutions.Accreditations: The course is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB).Future Careers: This degree offers multiple career possibilities in architecture, urban design, planning, the public sector, property development, and construction project management. It also provides the qualifications necessary for further study on a professional architecture course.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.